Gary Harris, dunking against Iowa in the Big Ten tournament, quickly became a key player for the Spartans, starting 33 games. He was a record-setter at Hamilton Southeastern High School.

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The former Hamilton Southeastern High School standout and 2012 IndyStar Mr. Basketball announced Thursday that he would not put his name in for the NBA draft.

The 6-4 Harris, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, was considered a possible lottery pick. He averaged 12.9 points for the Spartans, who advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament before losing to Duke at Lucas Oil Stadium. ...